Adoption Success Stories – The Humane Society of North Myrtle Beach

April 2, 2025
Moose

Moose arrived at our shelter in July 2024 as a stray. We were hopeful when we located his owner, but...
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March 29, 2025
Elsa

Elsa’s journey to her forever home is one of patience, love, and transformation.Growing up in the wo...
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March 29, 2025
Finn

One year ago, Kathie met Finn and knew her life would never be the same. Since then, Finn has been l...
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March 29, 2025
Ruby

Ruby was surrendered to our shelter in January 2023. Despite her charm and intelligence, she was con...
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March 29, 2025
Tom

When Tom visited the shelter, he didn’t expect to walk out with not one but two new furry family mem...
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March 29, 2025
Curtis

Before coming to us, Curtis faced an uncertain future, landing on the euthanasia list at another she...
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March 29, 2025
London

Every year, Dave generously participates in our annual Kennel Lock-In, spending time with the dogs t...
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July 15, 2024
Indigo

When Lauren and her family were visiting in May, little did they know they’d be bringing home a uniq...
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July 15, 2024
Jack

Jack was just a puppy when he became part of Tammy’s family in 2018. He’s now a brother to 4 cat sib...
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July 15, 2024
Pepper

Pepper, formerly known as Cardi C, won Paisley over with her boisterous meows. Pepper quickly settle...
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July 15, 2024
Cosmo

Cosmo was adopted by Judy 14 years ago! Those 14 years have been filled with an abundance of affecti...
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July 15, 2024
Margo

Kristen came to our shelter in February 2020 and set her eyes on Margo. Margo had the honor of being...
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July 15, 2024
Heidi

Cindy came to our shelter with the intention of adopting a kitten after her beloved cat had passed a...
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July 15, 2024
Big Kitty

Amanda adopted Big Kitty 9 years ago, and she has been an integral part of the family! Amanda’...
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March 7, 2023
Buster

Buster fits right in and we love him so much. – Heather Terrell...
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September 19, 2021
Rambo

I adopted Rambo in November 2020 and he got to spend the winter on daily walks on the beach at Sunse...
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August 19, 2021
Huxley

I adopted Vinny almost 3 weeks ago, he’s amazing and fit in with us right from the start. It took hi...
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August 26, 2020
Bailey

We had recently lost our APBT of 17 years and wanted to give back by helping another APBT. After my ...
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August 18, 2020
Hank

It’s been 4 years May since I adopted Hank. I had lost a dog of 12 years that January & was real...
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August 15, 2020
Sophie

She is loving her new home and big brother Keaton (a Husky), her little sister Lacey (a Pomerania). ...
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August 8, 2020
Odin

My son and I attended a concert at The House of Blues in March 2016 and spent a couple of days in th...
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January 9, 2020
Scotty

We adopted Scotty about a year ago. He was the first cat in the first cage and had been there for a ...
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January 6, 2020
Bubble

We adopted Bubble during Thanksgiving 2019. She was only 3mon and 5 lbs. We were visiting family dow...
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October 28, 2019
Buddy

We adopted buddy because he is just the sweetest thing! He loves to smile, cuddle, and play with his...
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September 12, 2019
Jax

Jax is so smart. He loves playing with his ball, his sister Abby and his brother Silvio. He knows ev...
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August 26, 2019
Rango

Rango acted all big and bad when we first got him. He is really just shy and he warmed up super quic...
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August 6, 2019
Kysee

I came across a photo of this older gal on the website and I knew since she was declawed people may ...
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August 5, 2019
Rikki

I adopted Rikki on May 11, 2019, we are now nearing 3 months together. She was 13 months old. For a ...
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July 31, 2019
Dashiell

Dashiell has been our best dog yet! I knew from the minute I saw his picture that he was meant to be...
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July 26, 2019
Jax

Jax has been a great new member of our family. He is so smart and thanks us each day for his new hom...
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July 22, 2019
Thomas

We are blessed that Thomas has decided to love us as much as we have love for him. He is our preciou...
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July 16, 2019
Peanut

We were out taking a golf cart ride with our dog when we decided to stop in the shelter. I had wante...
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July 13, 2019
Victor and Kitana

After my fiance and I lost our 13-year-old tabby girl we were heartbroken. As time passed we knew we...
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July 11, 2019
Drogo

I can’t thank y’all enough for posting those beautiful pictures of Drogo( Formerly known...
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June 24, 2019
Ashe

After golfing with my buddy in Myrtle Beach I swung by the NMBHS to see if there were any furry frie...
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June 20, 2019
Lacey

Lacey had been at the shelter for some time. She was adopted but sadly returned because she was hard...
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June 15, 2019
Misty

We adopted Misty a little over a year ago on June 1, 2018. When we adopted her she was heart worn po...
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June 7, 2019
Margaret Mary Mac’Mertz

I moved to Calabash, NC from Connecticut in 2005. Before leaving Connecticut I lost my cat (Margaret...
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June 5, 2019
Bella

Bella, previously Camilla, we adopted last April has been a blessing to our family. She loves her to...
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June 3, 2019
Bubba Jackson

Bubba Jackson was found on the side of the road by a Deputy Sheriff in Horry County. He was then bro...
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June 2, 2019
Asher and Paxton

Last August, three weeks after I put my beloved rottie Goliath down I received a call from Kelsi at ...
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June 1, 2019
Willow Marie

On December 29, I went in to adopt a little dog I had met a few days earlier by the name of Precious...
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May 30, 2019
Chief

I adopted Chief in September, just after Hurricane Florence. At the time he was a timid 8-month-old ...
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May 29, 2019
Cooper

Came into the shelter to find a new addition to our family. Falcor (Cooper) just captured my heart. ...
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May 20, 2019
Kilo

We adopted Kilo (was name Leopard at the shelter) in April, he is doing amazing! He has learned so m...
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May 20, 2019
Sophie

Walked into PetSmart (was up for adoption thru The Humane Society of North Myrtle Beach) on 08/01/20...
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May 16, 2019
Izzy

We adopted Izzy while on vacation in North Myrtle Beach in September 2017. We had been thinking of a...
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May 13, 2019
Gracie

It’s been 8 amazing years since I got my Gracie girl She was in the very last pen with a whole...
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May 13, 2019
JuneBug

My husband and I started fostering “Sally” March 24, 2018. She was afraid of everyone and everything...
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May 13, 2019
Abbie

I saw Abbie on your FB page. I always gravitate toward the older pets and though she wasn’t ol...
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May 1, 2019
Buddy

I adopted Buddy a month ago as my first pet, and we are now inseparable. It only took a couple of da...
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January 30, 2019
Arlo

One week prior to retiring and moving to the North Carolina coast, we had to put the last of our 3 L...
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December 4, 2018
TT

We adopted our little ball of love October 5th 2018. She is the center of our household and our best...
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November 30, 2018
Oliver

We knew from the moment that we saw Oliver that we had to make it a part of our family. In the begin...
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November 28, 2018
Joey

Recently walked in to the shelter looking for a small female Yorkie or Maltese mix. Instead Joey pra...
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November 14, 2018
Rosa

Rosa has been the best dog ever! She love to play with her sister daisy and her two brothers max and...
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November 6, 2018
Lucky

I decided the time was right to adopt a dog so I signed up as a volunteer to walk dogs at The Humane...
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November 6, 2018
Kitty Genji

We adopted Coal, a little black kitten, in July. My husband chose him because he thought he would be...
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October 22, 2018
Onyx

On Christmas day, I opened a letter telling me to go find my new best friend. When we went to the sh...
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September 3, 2018
Jake

Jake has become the best little guy to have in our home. He loves to snuggle and cuddle and has alre...
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August 14, 2018
Lucy

When we walked into the shelter, we were not expecting to adopt any animals. My husband and I went t...
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July 25, 2018
Miss Leela

My fiance and I adopted Miss Leela, formerly known as Misty. I was visiting my mother a while back a...
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July 2, 2018
Malachi

Hello! I just wanted to update everyone and let them know Malachi has adjusted to the dogs we adopte...
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July 2, 2018
Misty

My boyfriend and I adopted Misty. We looked online and immediately fell in love with her eyes. We h...
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June 15, 2018
Noel

I adopted “Noel” in April 2017 and am so happy I did. She is the sweetest little diva! She sits in t...
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June 4, 2018
Jacob

I scanned your site for a senior black Labrador Retriever and found “labish” Jacob, 8+ y...
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May 29, 2018
Arthur

We already had five cats, but we’d resolved to look for a senior cat to join our family. I met...
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May 29, 2018
Sarah

I had lost my Gigi girl in January 2012 & I was devastated. So I decided to go to The Humane Soc...
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May 29, 2018
Elliot

My husband and I were looking for another cat. We came here and spent some time playing with all the...
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April 27, 2018
Delta

Upon moving to Myrtle Beach, SOMETHING felt missing.. When I went to the shelter I donated a few thi...
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April 19, 2018
Dyna

On March 6th Dyna aka Thelma was adopted by the Roger/Nugent Family. She is the grandkids best frien...
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April 3, 2018
Zoey

Zoey is doing fantastic and loves her home! We adopted her in the beginning of March. Every day we s...
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March 1, 2018
Achilles

Just wanted to update you on Achilles. He seems so happy, that tail never stops wagging and he alway...
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February 28, 2018
Olive

We adopted Olive (formally Polly Pocket) in February 2017. She is a wonderful addition to our family...
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February 22, 2018
Sarah

Hi everyone. I adopted Sarah almost 6 years ago. She is doing fantastic. We’re back in New Yor...
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February 20, 2018
Bonnie Blue

I had been grieving the loss of my Black Lab, Porter. He was with me over 14 yrs. Home sick with the...
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February 16, 2018
Velveteen

I adopted Velveteen back in the beginning of February 2013. She has grown so much and adapted so wel...
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February 13, 2018
Sox

Hello! We adopted Schultz the weekend after Thanksgiving. His name now is Sox, but we also call him ...
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January 11, 2018
Margaret Mary McMertz

I had move to Calabash, NC in May 2005 from Connecticut. My Gray tuxedo cat passed away suddenly pri...
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December 29, 2017
Bagel

I adopted Bagel almost a year ago. I have had so much fun with him. He learned several commands quic...
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December 13, 2017
Eli

Our family was in search of a brother or sister for my son in July of this year. We had lost our spe...
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November 25, 2017
Sampson

I adopted Sampson aka Sammy in March 2008 from The Humane Society in North Myrtle Beach. He has been...
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November 19, 2017
Missy

Missy is a sweet, lovable lap kitty. I was not sure how adopting her would work out with my ten-year...
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November 19, 2017
Lily

This week of Thanksgiving will be 4 years since I adopted Lilly (Freckles) from The Humane Society o...
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September 24, 2017
Buddy

Buddy is a 4 year old Boxer/Shih Tzu Mix (yes, he had a DNA test), that we adopted in December 2016....
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May 2, 2017
Rousseau

The second we saw that little brown bundle pop his head out of his plastic igloo, I knew he was comi...
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